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Easy Small Batch Easter Egg Cupcakes
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Buttermilk Cupcakes
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with 6 paper cupcake liners. Then, whisk the all purpose flour, baking powder, and Kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Add the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar to a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer with beaters, cream the butter and sugar until it's very light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula halfway through to ensure everything is well-mixed. Then, mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter is about 75% combined. Then, add the buttermilk and neutral oil. Mix just until the batter comes together. Don't over-mix or the cupcakes will come out dense and dry!
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Using a cupcake scoop, evenly divide the batter between the cupcake liners. They should be about ⅔rds full.
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Bake the cupcakes for 16-18 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick has just a few moist crumbs. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration
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Fit a piping bag with a large swirl tip. Use a rubber spatula to transfer the chocolate buttercream to the piping bag.
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Pipe the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate frosting in a nest shape. Don't pipe the buttercream too high! You want it to be fairly level so the frosting looks like bird's nests.
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Right before serving, gently press 3 mini egg candies in the center of each chocolate buttercream nest. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs, buttermilk, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure even incorporation and a smoother, lighter batter that bakes evenly.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates dense, tough cupcakes instead of tender, fluffy ones.
- Chill Buttercream Before Decorating 🧊Refrigerate your chocolate buttercream for 15-20 minutes before piping to achieve clean, defined swirls that hold their shape and won't smudge when placing mini egg candies on top.
- Strategic Candy Placement ✨Press mini egg candies into the frosting immediately while it's still slightly soft so they adhere properly, rather than trying to place them on set frosting.
- Use Oil for Tender Crumb 🌾The neutral oil in this recipe keeps cupcakes moist and tender longer than butter alone—don't skip it or substitute it entirely, as it's essential for that signature tender texture in small-batch baking.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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